36th Street

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Thirty-Sixth Street runs from the Delaware River south, across River Road to Federal Street. As in all numbered streets in Camden, it is North 36th Street above Federal and South 36th Street below.

North 36th Street forms Camden's northern border with Pennsauken Township at different intervals along its length. This has resulted in some inconsistency in the street numbering on the north side of North 36th Street, as Pennsauken uses a four-digit street numbering system which is not consistent with Camden's street numbering system.

Thirty-sixth Street became a part of Camden when Stockton Township became a part of Camden in 1899. The street had already been laid out many years before, and was known in Pennsauken as Cove Avenue into the 1890s.

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Moorestown Toll Gate & the Coal Yard

Black-and-white photo of a wood-frame toll house on a dirt road, with a few people standing in front and a gate at right.
Moorestown Toll Gate at 36th & Federal Streets
Green two-story house with a dark hip roof, a one-story office with a porch and a small garage, and a white car parked in front.
The Coal Yard Office on North 36th Street below Chestnut Avenue. The garage was added later.

1200 Block of North 36th Street

City directory records.

1201 North 36th Street

1201 North 36th Street — 1200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

Farragut Avenue & North 36th Street

Deputy Fire Chief Godfrey Patterson and Fire Marshal George Baxter at a controlled burn of swamp land, foot of North 36th Street and Farragut Avenue, Camden, 1964

Camden Deputy Fire Chief Godfrey Patterson and Fire Marshal George Baxter at the foot of 36th Street, 1964
Deputy Fire Chief Godfrey Patterson and Fire Marshal George Baxter at a controlled burn of swamp land, foot of North 36th Street and Farragut Avenue, Camden, 1964

BATTLING SPREAD of mosquito-borne St. Louis encephalitis — firemen burning swamp lands at the foot of 36th st. yesterday hold the attention of Camden Deputy Fire Chief Godfrey Patterson (pointing) and Fire Marshal George Baxter. — Courier-Post Photo by Bob Bartosz

1100 Block of North 36th Street

City directory and newspaper records, 1927–1954.

1199 North 36th Street

1199 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1931Hugh W. Wall
1940–1954Julius L. Hubert & Family
1942–1954Julius L. & Marian Hubert
1942–1954Russell Hubert
1940–1954Julius L. & Marian Hubert
1940–1954Russell Hubert

1193 North 36th Street

1193 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1930Vacant

1189 North 36th Street

1189 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1931Charles Rettberg & Family
1931Charles & Margaret T. Rettberg
1931Theodore Rettberg
1933Alice V. Slemmer

1187 North 36th Street

1187 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1158 North 36th Street

1158 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1157 North 36th Street

1157 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1155 North 36th Street

1155 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1151 North 36th Street

1151 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1149 North 36th Street

1149 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1927Frederick Garbrecht (Camden Police Department)

1147 North 36th Street

1147 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1141 North 36th Street

1141 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1121 North 36th Street

1121 North 36th Street — 1100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

Camden Burglar Slain; Cop Wounded in Gun Duel

Camden Courier-Post, August 24, 1931

Courier-Post clipping, Aug. 24, 1931: Camden Burglar Slain; Cop Wounded in Gun Duel, with photographs and story
Camden Courier-Post, August 24, 1931
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CAMDEN BURGLAR SLAIN; COP WOUNDED IN GUN DUEL Wounded Sleuth and Companion —Courier-Post Photo City Detective Robert Ashenfelter, wounded three times in a gun battle with a burglar suspect early this morning, is shown in his bed at the West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital, talking to Detective Benjamin Simon. The latter, who was two feet behind Ashenfelter when the latter was hit, is shown telling the wounded man that the burglar, Charles Rettberg, 21, was killed in the volley of machine gun and revolver shots. The shooting occurred at the rear of a chain store at Thirty-second street and Pierce avenue. CHARLES RETTBERG Twenty-one-year-old East Camden burglar who was shot to death during a gun duel with police early this morning. Trapped in a chain grocery store at Thirty-second street and Pierce avenue, Rettberg seriously wounded Detective Robert Ashenfelter. The latter emptied his pistol at Rettberg, while Policeman Frank Evans opened fire with a machine gun. TWO SUSPECTS HELD IN FATAL FIGHT AT STORE Detective Robert Ashenfelter in Serious Condition at Hospital NO WARNING IS GIVEN AS SLEUTH IS FELLED 'Tip' on Robbery at Thirty-Second and Pierce Given By Telephone A burglar was shot and killed by policemen armed with a machine gun after he critically wounded a city detective during a gun duel in the rear of an East Camden store early this morning. The slain man was Charles Rettberg, 21, 1189 North Thirty-sixth street. In grave condition at the West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital is City Detective Robert Ashenfelter, 39, of 119 Manheim avenue, Oaklyn. Ashenfelter, who is married, was shot three times, one bullet lodging over his heart, another in his right shoulder and another went through the right hand. Two men are under arrest on suspicion of being Rettberg's accomplices in the fatal attempt to rob the American Store on the southeast corner of Thirty-second street and Pierce avenue. They are Theodore Rettberg, 24, brother of the dead man, and a man who gave his name as Melvin James, 38, of Pottstown, Pa. Theodore Rettberg was arrested at his home after the shooting when detectives found his clothing soaked by rain. James, who is believed to be a Camden man despite the address he gave, was found lying on the front step of the store prior to the shooting, ostensibly intoxicated. He was armed. Police believe that James was feigning intoxication and actually was the lookout. Clothing worn by a third man seen running across a vacant lot immediately after the shooting tallied with that found in Theodore Rettberg's room, according to the police. A truck said by the police to be owned by Theodore Rettberg was found parked within half a block from the store. Both James and Theodore Rettberg denied any implication in the attempted robbery, although they were subjected to questioning for several hours by Captain John Golden, of the city detectives, and Chief Lawrence T. Doran, of the county detectives. Police was unable to determine how many times Charles Rettberg had been shot, or who had killed him. Detective Ashenfelter emptied his revolver at the trapped men, while Policeman Frank Evans manned the machine gun. The fatality occurred at about 3.15 (Continued on Page Two) Burglar is Slain; Sleuth Wounded (Continued from Page One) a. m. Desk Sergeant Gus Koerner received an anonymous telephone call at police headquarters shortly after 3 a. m. The caller declared that burglars were breaking into the American Store at "Thirty-second Bergen avenue." "You meaned Thirty-second and Pierce?" quizzed Koerner. The caller mumbled something and hung up without giving his name. His mistake in the address — Thirty-second street and Bergen avenue run parallel to each other—led police to believe the caller was a stranger in that section of the city, if not in the city itself. Koerner dispatched Policemen Evans and Charles Wainwright to the scene in a bandit chaser, which is equipped with a portable machine gun. Koerner also notified the detective bureau, and Ashenfelter and Benjamin Simon started out in another car. A third call was made to the Third district police station by Koerner, and the patrol crew, Joseph Shreeves and Elwood Humphreys, hastened to the store. Evans and Wainwright arrived first, parking their car when they saw James sprawled on the front step. They questioned him, but he talked incoherently. Ashenfelter and Simon arrived in their car. Believing James was a lookout and that the burglar or burglars might still be in the place, the two detectives ran toward the rear to cut off escape from that exit. Ashenfelter was about two feet ahead of Simon. With his gun in hand, Ashenfelder reached the rear of the building and started to turn the corner. Burglar Opens Fire Without warning a shot rang out from the interior of the shed at the rear. The bullet struck Ashenfelter in the right hand, tearing the butt off his revolver and then entering his chest. The revolver dropped from his hand. Ashenfelter sank to his knees, crying, "They got me!" Nevertheless, he grasped his revolver in his uninjured left hand and emptied it into the shed as four more bullets ripped through the door from the inside at the already wounded detective. One bullet struck Ashenfelter in the right shoulder, but the other three missed him. Unable to reload, Ashenfelter drew himself to his feet and staggered out of line of fire. He fell into the arms of Simon, who pulled him out of danger. Meanwhile Evans, hearing the shots, left Wainwright in front of the building with their prisoners, James. Seizing the machine gun, Evan's ran to the rear. He pointed it at the door and shouted. "Come out or I'll shoot." There was no answer. Evans waited a moment, again shouted his warning, and then fired a burst from the machine gun. Seven bullets crashed through the door and wall of the shed. The Third district patrol arrived and Ashenfelter was placed in it. He had attempted to rise three times, but on each occasion he slumped to the ground. Hearing no sound from inside, police tore the door off its remaining hinge. They found Rettberg lying on the floor in a line with the door. He was dead. In his right hand was a 25-calibre pistol. All its cartridges had been discharged. Near his body also were a brace, bit and jimmy. Policeman Wainwright then saw a man running east across the vacant lots in the rear of the store. Humphreys shouted to him to stop but when his command was not heeded, fired a shot at the fleeing figure. The fugitive disappeared on Bergen avenue, but not before Humphreys ascertained that he wore a yellow shirt. Gun Found on Suspect James was searched, and a .38-calibre revolver was found in his possession. He denied knowledge of the attempted robbery, and was taken to police headquarters. A short time later, District Detectives Louis Schlam and Richard Donnelly, and Policemen Charles Johnson and Lewis Smith, all of the Third District, went to Rettberg's home. There they found Theodore Rettberg clad only in underwear. He denied he had been at the store or with his brother, but the officers declared they found a bright yellow shirt and a pair of duck trousers in his room. The two articles of clothing were wet. As it had been raining at the time of the robbery, Theodore Rettberg was arrested on suspicion. The manager of the store, Charles Schultz, 1618 Pierce avenue, stated it was the second time burglars had visited the establishment. About a month ago robbers stole $100 worth of goods, entering the place by forcing the shed door and then drilling a number of holes around the lock of the inner rear door. This leads police to believe that Rettberg was implicated in the first robbery, as the same method of entrance was tried this morning. The thieves took off one hinge of the rear shed door and in that manner, opened that door this morning. Then the thieves attacked the door leading from the shed to the rear room of the store. A number of holes had been drilled around the bolt and a hole large enough to admit a man's hand had been punched through the door. However, Schultz had barricaded the inside door to prevent a second burglary. He had braced a heavy timber against the door, nailing the other end to the floor. Hospital physicians at first feared that Ashenfelter had no chance for recovery. This forenoon, they said his condition had become fair, although it was too serious to permit them to remove the bullets. The wounded detective was conscious this afternoon, and when Simon visited him, asked, "Did they get him?" "Yes, he's dead," Simon informed him. "That makes me feel better," sighed Ashenfelter. "That does me more good than medicine, and now I'll get better quick. I'm glad they got him, for he tried to kill me and almost did." Where Burglar Was Killed and Cop Wounded Here is the scene of this morning's gun battle between a burglar suspect and police, as reconstructed by photographer and artist. The photo shows the rear of the American Store at Thirty-second street and Pierce avenue, in which Charles Rettberg was shot to death as he opened fire on police who trapped him. Rettberg is pictured lying in the shed, a small revolver, discharged, grasped in his hand. Outside the shed is the figure of City Detective Robert Ashenfelter, wounded three times. Detective Benjamin Simon is shown pulling Ashenfelter out of the line of fire, not knowing whether the trapped man was dead or alive.

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1199 North 36th Street — Julius L. Hubert

World War II Draft Registration Card for Julius Loueman Hubert, 1199 N. 36th St., Camden, N.J. Born December 23, 1891. Employed by Public Service Elec.-Gas, 2nd & Cherry Sts., Camden.

World War II Draft Registration Card for Julius Loueman Hubert, 1199 N. 36th Street, Camden
World War II Draft Registration Card for Julius Loueman Hubert, 1199 N. 36th St., Camden, N.J. Born December 23, 1891. Employed by Public Service Elec.-Gas, 2nd & Cherry Sts., Camden.
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REGISTRATION CARD—(Men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) SERIAL NUMBER U 99[?] 1. NAME (Print) JULIUS LOUEMAN HUBERT (First) (Middle) (Last) ORDER NUMBER 2. PLACE OF RESIDENCE (Print) 1199 N 36 ST CAMDEN N.J. (Number and street) (Town, township, village, or city) (County) (State) [THE PLACE OF RESIDENCE GIVEN ON THE LINE ABOVE WILL DETERMINE LOCAL BOARD JURISDICTION; LINE 2 OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE IDENTICAL] 3. MAILING ADDRESS SAME (Mailing address if other than place indicated on line 2. [illegible] insert word same) 4. TELEPHONE None (Exchange) (Number) 5. AGE IN YEARS 50 DATE OF BIRTH Dec 23, 1891 (Mo.) (Day) (Yr.) 6. PLACE OF BIRTH CAMDEN N.J. (Town or county) (State or country) 7. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON WHO WILL ALWAYS KNOW YOUR ADDRESS MARIAN HUBERT 1199 N 36 ST CAMDEN N.J. 8. EMPLOYER'S NAME AND ADDRESS PUBLIC SERVICE ELc. [?] GAS 9. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT OR BUSINESS 2nd + CHERRY STS. CAMDEN N.J. (Number and street or R. F. D. number) (Town) (County) (State) I AFFIRM THAT I HAVE VERIFIED ABOVE ANSWERS AND THAT THEY ARE TRUE. D. S. S. Form 1 (Revised 4-1-42) (over) [illegible] Julius Loueman [illegible] (Registrant's signature)

Julius L. Hubert

Camden Courier-Post, June 9, 1954

Julius L. Hubert obituary
Camden Courier-Post, June 9, 1954
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JULIUS L. HUBERT Julius L. Hubert, 62, a lifelong resident of Camden, died Tuesday at his residence, 1199 N. 36th st. Mr. Hubert had been employed by Public Service gas plant for 32 years. Surviving are his widow, Marian; two sons, William and Russell, both of Camden; a daughter, Miss Roseana Hubert, of Colorado, and two grandchildren. Services will be held at the residence at 10.30 a. m. Friday and burial will be in Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken. Friends may call at the residence Thursday evening.

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1199 North 36th Street, 2010

1199 North 36th Street, 2010
1199 North 36th Street, 2010

1199 North 36th Street, 2010

1199 North 36th Street, 2010
1199 North 36th Street, 2010

1189 North 36th Street — Rettberg Family

Charles Rettberg — Camden Courier-Post, August 24, 1931

Charles Rettberg, photo published in the Camden Courier-Post, August 24, 1931
Charles Rettberg — Camden Courier-Post, August 24, 1931
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CHARLES RETTBERG Twenty-one-year-old East Camden burglar who was shot to death during a gun duel with police early this morning. Trapped in a chain grocery store at Thirty-second street and Pierce avenue, Rettberg seriously wounded Detective Robert Ashenfelter. The latter emptied his pistol at Rettberg, while Policeman Frank Evans opened fire with a machine gun.

Theodore Rettberg, brother of Charles Rettberg — Camden Courier-Post, August 25, 1931

Theodore Rettberg, Camden Courier-Post, August 25, 1931
Theodore Rettberg, brother of Charles Rettberg — Camden Courier-Post, August 25, 1931

1100 Block Photos

1123 North 36th Street, photograph taken 2013

1123 North 36th Street, photograph taken 2013
1123 North 36th Street, photograph taken 2013

1000 Block of North 36th Street

City directory records, 1950s–2003.

1058 North 36th Street

1058 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1053 North 36th Street

1053 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1950s–late 1970sCharles S. Hance

1051 North 36th Street

1051 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1953Stanley Skabicki & Family
1953Stanley Skabicki Jr.
1953Anthony Skabicki
1953Charles Skabicki
1953Mildred Skabicki Corney

1045 North 36th Street

1045 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1039 North 36th Street

1039 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
ca. 1972–2003Leendert H. Hoogerwerff & Family
—Leendert H. & Bertha Dill Hoogerwerff
—Elizabeth B. Hoogerwerff

1033 North 36th Street

1033 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1025 North 36th Street

1025 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1017 North 36th Street

1017 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1015 North 36th Street

1015 North 36th Street — 1000 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

1053 North 36th Street — Charles S. Hance

Charles S. Hance, 1053 North 36th Street, 1950s–late 1970s

Charles S. Hance, 1053 North 36th Street
Charles S. Hance, 1053 North 36th Street, 1950s–late 1970s

See Charles S. Hance.

Stanley Skabicki

Camden Courier-Post, July 6, 1953

Obituary for Stanley Skabicki, Camden Courier-Post, July 6, 1953
Camden Courier-Post, July 6, 1953
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STANLEY SKABICKI Stanley Skabicki, 77, died Sunday in his home, 1051 N. 36th st. He was born in Lithuania, resided in Camden more than 50 years and was a member of the National Lithuanian Beneficial Club. Surviving are three sons, Stanley Jr., Anthony and Charles; and a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Corney, all of Camden. Requiem high Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9.30 a. m. in St. George's R. C. Church, 9th st. and Chelton ave. Relatives and friends will meet at 9 a. m. in the Zembruski Funeral Home, 1643 Mt. Ephraim ave., where friends may call Wednesday night. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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900 Block of North 36th Street

City directory and newspaper records, 1952–1965.

949 North 36th Street

949 North 36th Street — 900 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1952–1953Edgar S. Boulton Jr. & Family
1952–1953Edgar S. Boulton Sr. (father)
1952–1953Anna E. Boulton (mother)

933 North 36th Street

933 North 36th Street — 900 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1956–1965John T. Clemmens

Mrs. Anna E. Boulton

Camden Courier-Post, February 2, 1953

Obituary for Mrs. Anna E. Boulton, Camden Courier-Post, February 2, 1953
Camden Courier-Post, February 2, 1953
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MRS. ANNA E. BOULTON Mrs. Anna E. Boulton died Sunday in her home, 949 N. 36th st., after a long illness. A native of Philadelphia, she had resided on Princess ave., Parkside, for 18 years, and for a year in the Cramer Hill area of Camden. Surviving are her husband, Edgar S.; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Messick, Bellmawr; Mrs. Russell Young, whose husband is a Camden city detective, and Mrs. John McErlain, Camden; a son, Edgar S. Jr., of the 36th st. address; a sister, Mrs. William Eastwick, Berlin, and five grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p. m. in the funeral home of Gustav Roedel & Son, 804 N. 27th st. The Rev. Donald C. Bakley, pastor of the Fairview Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday night.

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933 North 36th Street — John T. Clemmens

John T. Clemmens, 933 North 36th Street, 1956–1965

John T. Clemmens, 933 North 36th Street, 1956–1965
John T. Clemmens, 933 North 36th Street, 1956–1965

See John T. Clemmens.

600 Block of North 36th Street

City directory records.

631 North 36th Street

631 North 36th Street — 600 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

601 North 36th Street

601 North 36th Street — 600 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

500 Block of North 36th Street

City directory records, 1924–1980s.

579 North 36th Street

579 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

577 North 36th Street

577 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

575 North 36th Street

575 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

573 North 36th Street

573 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing
1965Michael C. LaFrance

571 North 36th Street

571 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

569 North 36th Street

569 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

567 North 36th Street

567 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

565 North 36th Street

565 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

559 North 36th Street

559 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947James J. Grace
2012Gone

551 North 36th Street

551 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1924John H. Stickler & Family
1924John H. & Lillie Stickler
1924John R. Stickler
1924George C. Stickler
1924Wilbert Stickler
1947Russell Wall

549 North 36th Street

549 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No information available

545 North 36th Street

545 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No information available

527 North 36th Street

527 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

525 North 36th Street

525 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No listing

515 North 36th Street

515 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No information available

513 North 36th Street

513 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947No information available

503 North 36th Street

503 North 36th Street — 500 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947George S. Greenberg
late 1950s–1980sJohn P. Gryckiewicz & Family
late 1950s–1980sJohn & Mary Gryckiewicz
late 1950s–1980sJohn T. Gryckiewicz

J. R. STICKLER KILLED; CAMDEN EX-RESIDENT

John R. Stickler, 26, airplane mechanic formerly of Camden, was killed recently in a traffic tragedy near his home at Santa Ana, Calif., according to word received here yesterday.

Stickler's automobile struck a tree while he was on his way to Santa Ana from San Diego. The car apparently skidded on a curve. There were no witnesses.

Stickler was born in Camden and attended schools here until 1928, when his family moved to Santa Ana. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stickler; two brothers, George C. and Wilbert, and three aunts, Mrs. Ada Nelson and Mrs. G. Stokes, all of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Florence Hynes, of Camden, survive. His parents live at 506 McFadden Street, Santa Ana.

Stickler graduated from Santa Ana High School and was well known as a baseball player there. He was employed by the Solar Aircraft Company, San Diego.

The Stickler family lived at 551 North 36th Street in 1924.

503 North 36th Street — John P. Gryckiewicz

John P. Gryckiewicz & Family, 503 North 36th Street, late 1950s–1980s

John P. Gryckiewicz, 503 North 36th Street
John P. Gryckiewicz & Family, 503 North 36th Street, late 1950s–1980s

See John P. Gryckiewicz.

400 Block of North 36th Street

City directory and newspaper records, 1913–1967.

472 North 36th Street

472 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1913–1940William Grell & Family
1913–1940William & Julia A. Klinger Grell
1913–1940Mrs. Catherine Grell Thorne
1942–1943Rudolph Kofoet & Family
1942–1943Rudolph & Anna Kofoet
1948Fred Beals & Family
1967Edward V. Michalak Jr. & Family
1967Edward & Judith Michalak
1967Edward V. Michalak III
1967Theresa L. Michalak

466 North 36th Street

466 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

464 North 36th Street

464 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

460 North 36th Street

460 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

456 North 36th Street

456 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

452 North 36th Street

452 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

448 North 36th Street

448 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

445 North 36th Street

445 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

438 North 36th Street

438 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

426 North 36th Street

426 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

420 North 36th Street

420 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

417 North 36th Street

417 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

415 North 36th Street

415 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

414 North 36th Street

414 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

408 North 36th Street

408 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

404 North 36th Street

404 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

402 North 36th Street

402 North 36th Street — 400 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

Mrs. Julia A. Grell

Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1933

Obituary for Mrs. Julia A. Grell, Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1933
Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1933
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MRS. JULIA A. GRELL Mrs. Julia A. Grell, wife of William Grell, died yesterday at her home, 472 North Thirty-sixth street, after an illness of several years. She is survived by her husband, proprietor of the Camden Towel Supply Company, and a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Thorne. The funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Monday.

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300 Block of North 36th Street

City directory and newspaper records, 1908–1950s.

332 North 36th Street

332 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

330 North 36th Street

330 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

326 North 36th Street

326 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

322 North 36th Street

322 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1908William Kniesle

317 North 36th Street

317 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1950sLynne Sochor

316 North 36th Street

316 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

312 North 36th Street

312 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1929H. A. Randall & Brother (heating contractor)

308 North 36th Street

308 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

304 North 36th Street

304 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

302 North 36th Street

302 North 36th Street — 300 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

317 North 36th Street — Lynne Sochor

Lynne Sochor at 317 North 36th Street, 1950s — Photograph courtesy of Paul G. Huber

Lynne Sochor at 317 North 36th Street, 1950s
Lynne Sochor at 317 North 36th Street, 1950s — Photograph courtesy of Paul G. Huber

H. A. Randall & Bro. — The Heart of a Home

Camden Courier-Post, September 12, 1929

H. A. Randall and Bro. heating contractor advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, September 12, 1929
Camden Courier-Post, September 12, 1929
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THE HEART OF A HOME Surely a heating plant is the very heart of a home sending a steady stream of life-giving warmth through metal veins to the farthest corner. American Radiator Heating Equipment will provide your home with a sure, dependable heart requiring the minimum of worry and labor. The cost is low, your fuel bills will be less, your home will be warmer. We'll gladly arrange convenient payments. Less than $75 a room to install. Liberal allowance on your old furnace. We guarantee all work. H. A. RANDALL & BRO., Heating Contractor -- Phone Camden 2317 -- 312 No. 36th St.

Read the article: H. A. Randall & Bro. — The Heart of a Home

Camden News Notes — June 18, 1908

Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 1908

Camden News Notes including William Kniesle injury, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 1908
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 1908
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CAMDEN NEWS NOTES ** The Camden Excise Board last night transferred the licenses of William Fitzgerald, 1401 Broadway, to W. J. Seitzenmorgen and that of Edward J. Sterling, 629 Sylvan street, to Charles Tagasstrong. ** When a dozen men were noticed acting in a suspicious manner in the Pavonia car yards, in East Camden, early yesterday morning, Special Officer William Alexander sent word to the police department for assistance. The men were located in a nearby building. All escaped. They are supposed to have invaded the yards for the purpose of robbery. ** While at work on his naphtha launch in East Camden yesterday, William Kniesle, of 322 North Thirty-sixth street, had his wrist broken by a piece of machinery breaking.

Read the article: Camden News Notes — June 18, 1908

200 Block of North 36th Street

City directory records, 1930s–1980s.

231 North 36th Street

231 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

230 North 36th Street

230 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1954–1980sNicholas Rapinotti & Family
1954–1980sNicholas & Phillis Rapinotti
1954–1980sBarbara Rapinotti
1954–1980sNicholas J. Rapinotti
1954–1980sLisa Rapinotti
1954–1980sMichael Rapinotti
1954–1980sRebecca Pepa

225 North 36th Street

225 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

224 North 36th Street

224 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

222 North 36th Street

222 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

220 North 36th Street

220 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

216 North 36th Street

216 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

214 North 36th Street

214 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

210 North 36th Street

210 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

208 North 36th Street

208 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

206 North 36th Street

206 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

204 North 36th Street

204 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

202 North 36th Street

202 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

203 South 36th Street

203 South 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1896–1932William Trucksess & Family
1896–1932William & Myrtle Trucksess

200 North 36th Street

200 North 36th Street — 200 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1930s–1960sPaul G. Huber & Family (Huber Bros Photographers)
1930s–1960sPaul G. Huber
1930s–1960sPaul G. & Catherine Huber
1930s–1960sMarvin Huber
1930s–1960sE. Catherine "Honey" Huber
1940s–1960sPaul F. Huber & Family
1940s–1960sPaul F. & Dorothy Huber
1940s–1960sRandall L. Huber

200 Block Photos

206, 208, and 212 North 36th Street — archive label: April 30, 1909 (the photograph is a modern color image)

206, 208, and 212 North 36th Street
206, 208, and 212 North 36th Street — archive label: April 30, 1909 (the photograph is a modern color image)

200, 202, and 204 North 36th Street — archive label: April 30, 1909 (the photograph is a modern color image)

200, 202, and 204 North 36th Street
200, 202, and 204 North 36th Street — archive label: April 30, 1909 (the photograph is a modern color image)

200 North 36th Street — Huber Bros Photographers

My dad, Paul F. Huber, my uncle Marvin Huber and my Grandpop Paul G. Huber all ran Huber Bros – Photographers at 200 North 36th Street.

Grandpop Huber's Stutz Bearcat. Huber Bros – Photographers, 200 North 36th Street, 1930s–1960s. — Paul G. Huber, July 2010

Grandpop Huber's Stutz Bearcat, 200 North 36th Street
Grandpop Huber's Stutz Bearcat. Huber Bros – Photographers, 200 North 36th Street, 1930s–1960s. — Paul G. Huber, July 2010

Grandpop Paul G. Huber's Car. From left to right the five visible people are: Aunt Jamey, my Aunt Catherine (Honey) Huber, my dad Paul F Huber, my Grandmom Catherine Huber, my Uncle Marvin Huber. Read the door of the car. Grandpop was Official Photographer of Camden Real Estate Board. I don't know how “Official” that was but Grandpop Huber was never shy. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010

Grandpop Paul G. Huber's car with family, 200 North 36th Street
Grandpop Paul G. Huber's Car. From left to right the five visible people are: Aunt Jamey, my Aunt Catherine (Honey) Huber, my dad Paul F Huber, my Grandmom Catherine Huber, my Uncle Marvin Huber. Read the door of the car. Grandpop was Official Photographer of Camden Real Estate Board. I don't know how “Official” that was but Grandpop Huber was never shy. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010
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PAUL G. HUBER OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Camden Real Estate Board

Paul G Huber CPA, in hand me downs, 1949. Our first American Flyer Christmas Trains. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010

Paul G. Huber, 1949, 200 North 36th Street
Paul G Huber CPA, in hand me downs, 1949. Our first American Flyer Christmas Trains. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010

Grandpop Irving Randall, a plumber, Dorothy R Huber, back of head — Randall L. Huber & Paul G. Huber. 1951. We were not rich but we had trains. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010

Paul F. Huber family at 200 North 36th Street, 1951
Grandpop Irving Randall, a plumber, Dorothy R Huber, back of head — Randall L. Huber & Paul G. Huber. 1951. We were not rich but we had trains. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010

Randall L. Huber & Paul G Huber, 1952 — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010

Randall L. Huber and Paul G. Huber at 200 North 36th Street, 1952
Randall L. Huber & Paul G Huber, 1952 — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010

230 North 36th Street — Nicholas Rapinotti

I grew up at 230 N. 36th Street. My mom and dad, Nick and Phillis Rapanotti, moved to the house in 1954, if my memory is correct. My brothers and sisters all grew up on 36th Street.

Barbara Rapanotti — Graduated WWHS 1974

Nick Rapanotti — Graduated WWHS 1976

Lisa Rapanotti — Graduated Camden Catholic 1981

Mike Rapanotti — Graduated Camden Catholic 1983

Rebecca Pepa — Graduated Camden Catholic

I have many memories. Some were of all the accidents that happened at the intersection of 36th and Westfield. It was a really dangerous corner. Some of the more pleasant memories were sitting on the front steps and listening to the printing machine from Acme Craftsman print away into the night. There was Jimmy Burgos Pizzeria, on the corner of 36th and Westfield. Before Jimmy Burgos, there was Barron's Rug Store. Mr. Barron was always nice to us kids. And the Mr. Softee truck!

Merriel Avenue & North 36th Street

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Thirty-sixth and Merriel, Rev. R. E. Rumer

Camden Courier-Post — February 5, 1938

100 Block of North 36th Street

City directory and newspaper records, 1908–2013.

145 North 36th Street

145 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

143 North 36th Street

143 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

139b North 36th Street

139b North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
2007Fire damage March 22, 2007

139a North 36th Street

139a North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

138 North 36th Street

138 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1912Mrs. Mary Jane Gill

137b North 36th Street

137b North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

137a North 36th Street

137a North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

134 North 36th Street

134 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1912Harry Virtue

129 North 36th Street

129 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1908George W. Rich & Family
1908George W. & Ella Rich
1908Warren H. Rich
1908Florence Rich
1908Herbert Rich
1929James Taylor & Family
1929James & Louise Taylor
2011Gone

121 North 36th Street

121 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
2013Damaged by fire February 22, 2013

119 North 36th Street

119 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1929–1930Charles C. Lewis & Family
1929–1930Charles C. & Abbie S. Lewis
1929–1930Catherine Lewis
1929–1930Mrs. Mary Anne Lewis
1930s–1948James Taylor & Family
1930s–1948James & Louise Taylor
1949Mercury

117 North 36th Street

117 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

111 North 36th Street

111 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

109 North 36th Street

109 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

108 North 36th Street

108 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1916John Winton Jr. & Family (builder)
1916John & Viola Winton
1916John Winton III
1916Frank M. Winton
1916Beatrice Winton

105 North 36th Street

105 North 36th Street — 100 Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

100 Block Photos — February 2013

137–139 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013

137-139 North 36th Street, February 24, 2013
137–139 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013

133 and 137–139 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013

133 and 137-139 North 36th Street, February 24, 2013
133 and 137–139 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013
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133 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013

133 North 36th Street, February 24, 2013
133 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013
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ADT

125 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013

125 North 36th Street, February 24, 2013
125 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013

121 North 36th Street, damaged by fire February 22, 2013 — Photo taken February 24, 2013

121 North 36th Street, damaged by fire February 22, 2013
121 North 36th Street, damaged by fire February 22, 2013 — Photo taken February 24, 2013
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CANOPY CLAIMS MANAGEMENT CanopyClaims.com KEEP BACK 9 CAMDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT 121 NO PARKING THIS SIDE [illegible]

139b North 36th Street fire, March 22, 2007 — Photo by Steve Skipton, phillyfirenews.com

Fire at 139 North 36th Street, March 22, 2007, photo 1
139b North 36th Street fire, March 22, 2007 — Photo by Steve Skipton, phillyfirenews.com

139b North 36th Street fire, March 22, 2007 — Photo by Steve Skipton, phillyfirenews.com

Firefighters climb the front steps of a brick house at night as flames show from an upper window.
139b North 36th Street fire, March 22, 2007 — Photo by Steve Skipton, phillyfirenews.com

4 Homeless After Camco Blaze

139b North 36th Street fire, March 22, 2007 — Photo by Steve Skipton, phillyfirenews.com

Firefighters gather at the front door of a brick house at night as flames shoot from an upper window.
139b North 36th Street fire, March 22, 2007 — Photo by Steve Skipton, phillyfirenews.com

Read the article: 4 Homeless After Camco Blaze

Mrs. Mary Jane Gill

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 30, 1912

Notice about Mrs. Mary Jane Gill injury, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 30, 1912
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 30, 1912
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In a fall downstairs Mrs. Mary Jane Gill, 80 years old, of 138 North Thirty-sixth street, fractured a wrist and sprained a shoulder. She was taken to the Cooper Hospital.

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129 North 36th Street — George W. Rich

George W. Rich & Family, 129 North 36th Street, 1908. Family included George W. & Ella Rich, Warren H. Rich, Florence Rich, and Herbert Rich.

119 North 36th Street

James Taylor

Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1948

Obituary for James Taylor, Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1948
Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1948
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JAMES TAYLOR James Taylor, 71, a retired painter, died yesterday at his home, 119 North Thirty-sixth street, after a brief illness. A native of Philadelphia, Mr. Taylor resided most of his life in the Camden area. He is survived by his widow, Louise. Funeral services will be held in the home at 10.30 a. m. Wednesday.

Read the article: James Taylor

1949 Mercury belonging to Paul F. Huber, parked at 119 North 36th Street

1949 Mercury belonging to Paul F. Huber, parked at 119 North 36th Street
1949 Mercury belonging to Paul F. Huber, parked at 119 North 36th Street

Rosedale Avenue & North 36th Street

4308 36th Street, Pennsauken, NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street & Rosedale Avenue, 2004

4308 36th Street, Pennsauken NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street and Rosedale Avenue, 2004
4308 36th Street, Pennsauken, NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street & Rosedale Avenue, 2004

4308 36th Street, Pennsauken, NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street & Rosedale Avenue, 2004

4308 36th Street, Pennsauken NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street and Rosedale Avenue, 2004
4308 36th Street, Pennsauken, NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street & Rosedale Avenue, 2004

4308 36th Street, Pennsauken, NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street & Rosedale Avenue, 2004

4308 36th Street, Pennsauken NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street and Rosedale Avenue, 2004
4308 36th Street, Pennsauken, NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street & Rosedale Avenue, 2004

Unit Block of North 36th Street

City directory and newspaper records, 1928–1965.

49 North 36th Street

49 North 36th Street — Unit Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1932Joseph Newman

41 North 36th Street

41 North 36th Street — Unit Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1928–1930William Lewellen & Family
1928–1930William & Caroline Wyle Lewellen
1928–1930Moro Lewellen
1928–1930Lemuel Lewellen

33 North 36th Street

33 North 36th Street — Unit Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

29 North 36th Street

29 North 36th Street — Unit Block of North 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

27 North 36th Street

27 North 36th Street — Unit Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1947St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

19 North 36th Street

19 North 36th Street — Unit Block of North 36th Street
yearname
1965William E. Gehret Jr.

William Lewellen Dies in 82nd Year

Camden Courier-Post, May 9, 1930

William Lewellen obituary, Camden Courier-Post, May 9, 1930
Camden Courier-Post, May 9, 1930
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WILLIAM LEWELLEN DIES IN 82ND YEAR One of City's Oldest Residents and Long Chemical Plant Head William H. Lewellen, for 15 years superintendent of the General Chemical Co., and an employe of the old Moro Phillips Chemical Co. and the General Chemical Co. for 54 years, will be buried today. Services will take place at 2 p. m. at the home, 41 North Thirty-sixth street and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Lewellen died Tuesday. Lewellen, who was 82, was one of the oldest residents of Camden. He was born in Medford and moved to this city when a young boy. He often spoke of the beer gardens that once occupied the site of many big industries now and of the numerous cattle paths that dotted the town. Lewellen entered the employ of the Moro Phillips Co. at Eleventh and Linden streets when a youth and worked himself up until he became general superintendent. He virtually reorganized the concern until its merger with the General Chemical Co. He retired about 10 years ago. He is survived by his widow, Caroline Wyle Lewellen, two sons, Moro and Lemuel, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Brown and Mrs. Emma Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewellen celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last January. Moro Lewellen is superintendent of the acid department of Wilckes-Martin-Wilckes Co. Lewellen took an active interest in politics many years ago, although he held only one office, being a member of the Board of Health.

Read the article: William Lewellen Dies in 82nd Year

Unit Block Photos — 2004

33 and 41 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004

33 and 41 North 36th Street, November 2, 2004
33 and 41 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004
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NO PARKING THIS SIDE NO PARKING ANY TIME [illegible]

19 to 41 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004

19 to 41 North 36th Street, November 2, 2004
19 to 41 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004
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UrbanPromise [illegible] NO PARKING [illegible] NO PARKING ANY TIME

19 to 27 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004

19 to 27 North 36th Street, November 2, 2004
19 to 27 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004
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UrbanPromise [illegible] 25 [illegible]

19 North 36th Street — William E. Gehret Jr.

William E. Gehret Jr., 19 North 36th Street, 1965

William E. Gehret Jr., 19 North 36th Street, 1965
William E. Gehret Jr., 19 North 36th Street, 1965
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[illegible] 166 [illegible]

See William E. Gehret Jr.

Federal Street & 36th Street

North 36th Street & Federal Street — July 2003

North 36th Street and Federal Street, July 2003
North 36th Street & Federal Street — July 2003
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vigo M[?]XICO LINDO RESTAURANT [illegible] M[?]XICO LINDO RESTAURANT [illegible] [illegible] 360[?]

North 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011

North 36th Street as seen from Federal Street, August 6, 2011
North 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011

North 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011

North 36th Street as seen from Federal Street, August 6, 2011
North 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011
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[illegible] LATIN AMERICAN Restaurant WE DELIVER LATIN AMERICAN Restaurant [illegible] 3601

South 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011

South 36th Street as seen from Federal Street, August 6, 2011
South 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011
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[illegible] Federal St [illegible] 36 APPLIANCES [illegible]

South 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011

South 36th Street as seen from Federal Street, August 6, 2011
South 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011
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Federal St NO PARKING ANY TIME DEAF CHILD AREA NO PARKING [illegible] [illegible] ZVJ-76K

Unit Block of South 36th Street

City directory and newspaper records, 1944–2011.

5 South 36th Street

5 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
1944–1947Henry Yip (chef)

12 South 36th Street

12 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

14 South 36th Street

14 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

17 South 36th Street

17 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

19 South 36th Street

19 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

27 South 36th Street

27 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
2011Vacant — damaged by fire July 29, 2011
2011Vacant

28 South 36th Street

28 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
1947George J. Hemphill

30 South 36th Street

30 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

32 South 36th Street

32 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

36 South 36th Street

36 South 36th Street — Unit Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

Camden Courier-Post, May 8, 1944

Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip, Camden Courier-Post, May 8, 1944, photo 1
Camden Courier-Post, May 8, 1944
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Henry G. C. Yip Camden

Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip

Camden Courier-Post, May 8, 1944

Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip caption, Camden Courier-Post, May 8, 1944
Camden Courier-Post, May 8, 1944
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Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip, 18, of 5 South Thirty-sixth street, whose father is a well-known restaurateur, is at Camp Wheeler, Ga. Young Yip, of Chinese ancestry, enlisted a year ago and was called into the service Feb. 10, this year. He attended Camden public schools.

Read the article: Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip

Unit Block South Photos — 2011

7 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

7 South 36th Street, August 6, 2011
7 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011
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12 and 14 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

12 and 14 South 36th Street, August 6, 2011
12 and 14 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

17 and 19 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

17 and 19 South 36th Street, August 6, 2011
17 and 19 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

20 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

20 South 36th Street, August 6, 2011
20 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

27 South 36th Street — Vacant, damaged by fire July 29, 2011 — Photos taken August 6, 2011

27 South 36th Street, vacant after fire July 29, 2011
27 South 36th Street — Vacant, damaged by fire July 29, 2011 — Photos taken August 6, 2011

27 South 36th Street — Vacant, damaged by fire July 29, 2011 — Photos taken August 6, 2011

27 South 36th Street, vacant after fire July 29, 2011
27 South 36th Street — Vacant, damaged by fire July 29, 2011 — Photos taken August 6, 2011
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27

27 South 36th Street — Vacant, damaged by fire July 29, 2011 — Photos taken August 6, 2011

27 South 36th Street, vacant after fire July 29, 2011
27 South 36th Street — Vacant, damaged by fire July 29, 2011 — Photos taken August 6, 2011

29 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

29 South 36th Street, August 6, 2011
29 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011
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NO PARKING [illegible] 2[illegible]

31 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

31 South 36th Street, August 6, 2011
31 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011

100 Block of South 36th Street

City directory and newspaper records, 1896–1960s.

100 South 36th Street

100 South 36th Street — 100 Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

102 South 36th Street

102 South 36th Street — 100 Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

103 South 36th Street

103 South 36th Street — 100 Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

104 South 36th Street

104 South 36th Street — 100 Block of South 36th Street
yearname
1896–1900sJosiah S. Pedigree

105 South 36th Street

105 South 36th Street — 100 Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

107 South 36th Street

107 South 36th Street — 100 Block of South 36th Street
yearname
—No information available

109 South 36th Street

109 South 36th Street — 100 Block of South 36th Street
yearname
1940s–1960sJoseph Carpani (detective, Camden police)

104 South 36th Street — Josiah S. Pedigree

104 South 36th Street, home of Josiah S. Pedigree, 1896–1900s — Photograph taken December 9, 2011

104 South 36th Street, photograph taken December 9, 2011
104 South 36th Street, home of Josiah S. Pedigree, 1896–1900s — Photograph taken December 9, 2011

See Josiah S. Pedigree.

106 South 36th Street — Photograph taken December 9, 2011

106 South 36th Street, photograph taken December 9, 2011
106 South 36th Street — Photograph taken December 9, 2011
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36 ONE WAY [illegible] [illegible]

Pennsylvania Railroad & North 36th Street

Camden Fire Department at the railroad crossing guard shack — sometime after 1956 — Photos by Bob Bartosz

Camden Fire Department at the railroad crossing guard shack, sometime after 1956
Camden Fire Department at the railroad crossing guard shack — sometime after 1956 — Photos by Bob Bartosz

Camden Fire Department at the railroad crossing guard shack — sometime after 1956 — Photos by Bob Bartosz

Camden Fire Department at the railroad crossing guard shack, sometime after 1956
Camden Fire Department at the railroad crossing guard shack — sometime after 1956 — Photos by Bob Bartosz
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CROSSING WATCHMA[?] ON DUTY.DAILY 5:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M

Looking west towards Cramer Hill on the North 36th Street bridge — 1980 — Photograph courtesy of Floyd L. Miller Jr.

Looking west towards Cramer Hill on the North 36th Street bridge, 1980
Looking west towards Cramer Hill on the North 36th Street bridge — 1980 — Photograph courtesy of Floyd L. Miller Jr.

Street-level rail crossing on North 36th Street, not long after 1956 — Photo by Bob Bartosz

Remington Avenue intersection with North 36th Street, showing the entrance to the Campbell Soup warehouse and the crossing guard shack on fire, 1950s
Street-level rail crossing on North 36th Street, not long after 1956 — Photo by Bob Bartosz

Before a bridge was built to carry automobile traffic over the railroad tracks, there was a rail crossing at street level on North 36th Street. This photo was taken not long after the house on the right was built in 1956. The photo shows the entrance on the left to the Campbell Soup warehouse, and the residence on Remington Avenue to the right. Smoke is coming from the crossing guard's shack which was on fire. — Photo by Bob Bartosz

500 Block Photos

557 North 36th Street — May 2009

557 North 36th Street, May 2009
557 North 36th Street — May 2009

Held in East Camden Gun Battle

Camden Courier-Post, August 25, 1931

Held in East Camden Gun Battle: headline, portraits of Theodore Rettberg, James Melbourne and Emmalinda Canilus, and caption
Camden Courier-Post, August 25, 1931
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Held in East Camden Gun Battle Two of the three purported accomplices of the burglar slain by police yesterday, and the young woman whose statements helped to implicate them, are shown in the accompanying photographs. Above are James Melbourne, right, and Theodore Rettberg, left. The latter is a brother of Charles Rettberg, 1189 North Thirty-sixth street, shot in a gun battle yesterday with Detective Robert Ashenfelter, who was seriously wounded, and Policeman Frank Evans. Miss Emmalinda Canilus, a material witness, is shown at the right. Melbourne and Rettberg confessed to planning the robbery with the youth who was slain, the police say.

Read the article: Held in East Camden Gun Battle

Tag: 36th-street

Former factory building at River Avenue and the railroad tracks, Camden, 2011

River Avenue

River Avenue, more popularly known as River Road, runs north from Federal Street to the Camden city limits and became a Camden thoroughfare in 1899, when the town of Stockton was united with the city. It is the main artery of Cramer Hill and the location of many stores and small businesses.

Black-and-white portrait of John P. Gryckiewicz in a Camden Fire Department uniform cap, tie and badge

John P. Gryckiewicz

John Paul Gryckiewicz (1918–2006) served 40 years with the Camden Fire Department, rising to captain of Engine Company 6, and was decorated for heroism in multiple rescues. A World War II Navy veteran, he served as a chief machinist mate aboard the Camden-built USS South Dakota.

Illustrated street map of Yorkship Square and the Fairview section of Camden, with a Lenny Agency realtor advertisement at the bottom

Atlanta Road

Atlanta Road runs north to south through the Fairview section of Camden, from Olympia Road to Alabama Road, paralleling Mount Ephraim Avenue. The northern segment (North Atlanta Road) ends at Collings Road; the southern segment (South Atlanta Road) continues to Alabama Road.

Ace Vacuum Cleaner Service, 447 North 41st Street — New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955

41st Street

Forty-First Street runs from Jersey Avenue to Poplar Avenue in East Camden, crossing Westfield Avenue and High Street, then picks up again at Federal Street for one block to Myrtle Avenue.

Street view down South 34th Street with a brick corner store, Nuñez Grocery & Deli, on the right and a grassy lot on the left.

34th Street

34th Street runs from the Delaware River south to Highland Avenue at the Pennsauken border. It is North 34th Street above Federal and South 34th below.

East Camden Map - 1946

Jersey Avenue

Jersey Avenue runs northeast from North 36th Street in East Camden to the city limits at North 42nd Street, with no houses or businesses along its length.

Scene of Camden Bombing

Ramona Gonzalez Street

Division Street runs across South Camden. In 1997, a portion of the street was renamed Ramona Gonzalez Street to honor a community leader; the remainder continues to be known as Division Street.

400 Block of Federal Street Postcard, circa 1890

Federal Street

Federal Street, originally called Joseph Cooper's Lane, is one of the primary east-west streets in Camden, running from the Delaware River waterfront through Stockton Township to Mount Holly. The intersection of Federal Street and Broadway is considered by most to be the center of center city Camden.

Growing up in Cramer Hill

By Ted Frett Ted Frett grew up in Cramer Hill at North 29th Street and Tyler Avenue , and shared his memories of growing up in Cramer Hill in the 1940s and 1950s.

Fire at 139 North 36th Street, March 22, 2007, photo 1

4 Homeless After Camco Blaze

An electrical fire damaged a second-floor apartment at 139 North 36th Street, displacing a family of four. Camden firefighters contained the blaze to the front bedroom in 14 minutes; no injuries were reported. Working smoke detectors alerted occupants in time.

Newspaper clipping: Family of Six Escapes Fire

Family of Six Escapes Fire

Mrs. Girlene Garrett and her six children escaped a two-alarm fire that gutted their home at 832 North 3rd Street in August 1968; Acting Battalion Chief John Gryckiewicz and Hoseman Edmund Gorczynski were treated at Cooper Hospital for burns.

Newspaper clipping headlined "Flames Rake Warehouse in East Camden," Camden Courier-Post, December 22, 1961

Flames Rake Warehouse in East Camden

A two-alarm fire tore through the Cartun Hardware Store warehouse at 14 South 35th Street on the night of December 21, 1961, fed by an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 gallons of paint. One Engine Company 11 hoseman was hurt, and the alarm was sounded by a teenager who spotted the smoke while listening to Christmas carols outdoors.

Julius L. Hubert obituary

Julius L. Hubert

Julius L. Hubert, 62, a lifelong resident of Camden and a 32-year employee of the Public Service gas plant, died at his home, 1199 North 36th Street. He was survived by his widow Marian, two sons, a daughter, and two grandchildren.

Obituary for Stanley Skabicki, Camden Courier-Post, July 6, 1953

Stanley Skabicki

Stanley Skabicki, 77, died at his home, 1051 North 36th Street. Born in Lithuania, he resided in Camden for more than 50 years and was a member of the National Lithuanian Beneficial Club. Survived by three sons and a daughter.

Obituary for Mrs. Anna E. Boulton, Camden Courier-Post, February 2, 1953

Mrs. Anna E. Boulton

Mrs. Anna E. Boulton died at her home, 949 North 36th Street. A native of Philadelphia, she had lived in Cramer Hill for a year. She was survived by her husband Edgar S. Boulton, three daughters, a son, a sister, and five grandchildren.

Obituary for James Taylor, Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1948

James Taylor

James Taylor, 71, a retired painter and native of Philadelphia, died at his home, 119 North Thirty-sixth Street, after a brief illness. Survived by his widow, Louise. Funeral services held at the home.

Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip

Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip

Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip, 18, of 5 South Thirty-sixth Street, is stationed at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. Of Chinese ancestry, he enlisted a year before being called to service in February 1944. His father is a well-known Camden restaurateur.

Page 46 of the St. Joseph's Golden Jubilee Year Book: four business ads around a band of parish history, 1943.

Rich Brothers, Inc.

Page 46 of the 1943 St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Golden Jubilee Year Book: advertisements for Rich Brothers, Inc. at 36th St. and Rosedale Ave., Murphy Service at 2508 Federal Street, the Ingram Motor Sales Co. at 2008 Federal St. and plastering contractor James Martin & Sons, around an installment of the parish history telling of the assistant priests who served under Father McKenna from 1937 to 1943, the school bell and auditorium improvements, and the Golden Jubilee Year of 1943.

Thomas W. Burnside death notice — Camden Courier-Post, July 1, 1941

Burnside — Death Notice

Thomas W. Burnside, 81, husband of the late Louisa S. Burnside, died June 28, 1941. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the home of L. D. Horner, 36th and Westfield Ave., Camden. Interment at Arlington Cemetery.

Mrs. Madaline Muchler obituary — Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1937

Mrs. Madaline Muchler

Mrs. Madaline Muchler, 36, wife of Edward Muchler of 926 North 28th Street, died. Funeral Monday at 36th Street and Westfield Avenue. Burial in Arlington Cemetery.

Full article "Wife Spiritualist, Man Asks Divorce", Camden Courier-Post, May 15, 1936

Wife Spiritualist, Man Asks Divorce

One of six divorces recommended before Advisory Masters William J. Kraft and William B. Knight on May 15, 1936 — among them that of Charles Piper of 910 North 33rd Street, whose wife left him after 31 years of marriage.

Three Injured, Camden Courier-Post clipping, April 29, 1935

Three Injured

Three people were hurt when a car crashed into a pole at Thirty-sixth Street and Westfield Avenue; the Courier-Post also reported several children injured in other accidents.

Dan Cupid Gets Flying Start With Bow and Arrow

Marriage license applications filed in June 1933, including Helen Graczyk, 23, of 1581 South 10th Street, Camden, and Robert Alberts, 31, of Billingsport Avenue, Paulsboro.

"Bob" Ashenfelter, Shot in Duel With Burglars, Asks Pension; John Sheeran Claims Disability

"Bob" Ashenfelter, Shot in Duel With Burglars, Asks Pension

Detective Robert Ashenfelter, wounded in the August 24, 1931 gun duel with a burglar at the American Store, Thirty-second Street and Pierce Avenue, and Accident Investigator John Sheeran applied for disability pensions before the Police and Firemen's Pension Commission.

Obituary for Mrs. Julia A. Grell, Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1933

Mrs. Julia A. Grell

Mrs. Julia A. Grell, wife of William Grell, died at her home, 472 North Thirty-sixth Street, after an illness of several years. Survived by her husband, proprietor of the Camden Towel Supply Company, and a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Thorne.

Three Camden men enlist in US Coast Artillery, Camden Courier-Post, June 8, 1932

3 Camden Men Enlist in U.S. Coast Artillery

Three Camden men — William R. Davies, Walter W. Crim, and Joseph Newman of 49 North Thirty-sixth Street — enlisted in the U.S. Coast Artillery for three-year tours in Panama, departing Fort Slocum on June 18.

Crash Hurts 2; Driver Held

Hugh W. Wall of 1199 North 36th Street was arrested after his car collided with another at a State Street intersection, injuring two people including Michael O'Connor of 1136 North 35th Street. Wall was charged with having fictitious license tags.

Held in East Camden Gun Battle: headline, portraits of Theodore Rettberg, James Melbourne and Emmalinda Canilus, and caption

Held in East Camden Gun Battle

Police photographs show two purported accomplices of the burglar slain in an East Camden gun battle, James Melbourne and Theodore Rettberg, and Miss Emmalinda Canilus, a material witness.

Courier-Post clipping, Aug. 24, 1931: Camden Burglar Slain; Cop Wounded in Gun Duel, with photographs and story

Camden Burglar Slain; Cop Wounded in Gun Duel

Burglar Charles Rettberg, 21, of North 36th Street, was shot dead by police and City Detective Robert Ashenfelter was wounded three times in a gun duel at an East Camden store at 32nd Street and Pierce Avenue, August 24, 1931.

William Lewellen obituary, Camden Courier-Post, May 9, 1930

William Lewellen Dies in 82nd Year

William H. Lewellen, 82, superintendent of the General Chemical Co. for 15 years and a 54-year employee of the firm's predecessor, died at his home, 41 North Thirty-sixth Street. One of Camden's oldest residents, he was born in Medford and worked in Camden's chemical industry since youth.

H. A. Randall and Bro. heating contractor advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, September 12, 1929

H. A. Randall & Bro. — The Heart of a Home

Advertisement for H. A. Randall & Bro., heating contractor at 312 North 36th Street, promoting American Radiator heating equipment. Less than $75 a room to install; liberal allowance on old furnaces.

Camden Courier-Post clipping, June 19, 1926: Isaac Shreve Dies, Veteran Policeman

Isaac Shreve Dies, Veteran Policeman

Isaac M. Shreve, a Camden policeman for nearly forty years, was fatally stricken with apoplexy while answering a false-alarm call at Thirty-sixth and Federal streets in June 1926. He had served in the fire department, been shot by a robber twelve years earlier, and spent his last eighteen years on duty in East Camden.

Conscience Forces Confession

Conscience Forces Confession

Eugene Caffrey confessed to Sergeant James Tatem at Camden police headquarters that he had stolen jewelry from the home of a friend.

Notice about Mrs. Mary Jane Gill injury, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 30, 1912

Mrs. Mary Jane Gill

Mrs. Mary Jane Gill, 80, of 138 North Thirty-sixth Street, fractured a wrist and sprained a shoulder in a fall downstairs and was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Heroic Chum Near Dies As Boy Drowns

Heroic Chum Near Dies As Boy Drowns

Russell Horner, 14, son of Camden police sergeant William Horner, drowned in the Delaware off the old Red Mill at Pea Shore. His body was recovered the following morning after an all-night search by police and friends of the family.

Camden News Notes including William Kniesle injury, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 1908

Camden News Notes — June 18, 1908

Brief items from Camden: the Excise Board transferred two liquor licenses; suspicious men were chased from the Pavonia car yards; William Kniesle of 322 North Thirty-sixth Street broke his wrist while working on his naphtha launch.

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